Drury University
Springfield, MO · Private
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Drury University admitted 57.6% of applicants university-wide (1,549 of 2,690).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 57.6% | 1,549 | 2,690 |
| In-state | 70.0% | 858 | 1,226 |
| Out-of-state | 62.4% | 532 | 852 |
| International applicants | 28.2% | 153 | 543 |
| Men | 57.9% | 666 | 1,151 |
| Women | 59.7% | 861 | 1,442 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 1,549 admitted students, 337 enrolled (21.8% yield).
Drury University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1330
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 23–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–4.00
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Drury University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $53,912/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $35,400 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,512 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $53,912/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,759 |
| $30k–48k | $15,769 |
| $48k–75k | $17,552 |
| $75k–110k | $20,558 |
| Over $110k | $24,458 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Drury Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Drury Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Founders Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Drury Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Drury Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Presidential Scholarship — Up to $24,000 per year (Presidential)
- Drury Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Drury Dean's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Founders Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Drury Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- #YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarship — Covers 50% of tuition (Need Based)
- Drury Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Drury University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission
- High School Transcript
- Admission Pathway: Standardized Test Scores or Essay
International applicants
- Application for Admission
- High School Transcript
- Admission Pathway: Standardized Test Scores or Essay
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Drury University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Drury University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $40,694
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 77%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,979
- At graduation
Drury University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #351
Deadlines
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Drury University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Biological & life sciences (19%), Visual & performing arts (12%), Business & marketing (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 58% of class sections have under 20 students.
Drury University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.